

Master Drysdale VII Dan is the Master Instructor, (Kwang Ja Nim), of Drysdale’s
School of Tae Kwon Do. He began his training in 1971 under the late Master
Sang Kyu Shim 9th Dan. He has had the honor of training under the late Father
of Tae Kwon Do, Gen. Choi Hong Hi. He attended Eastern Michigan University
majoring in Business Administration. He is married to his wife Joan who is
currently a 6th Dan and has four children and five grandchildren. He is currently a
full time Tae Kwon Do Instructor teaching 6 days per week. His current Instructor
is Grand Master Choi Jung Hwa, IX Degree Grand Master, and President Of the
International Tae Kwon Do Federation.
In 1992, Drysdale’s School Of Tae Kwon Do opened and became the first
accredited ITF –International Tae Kwon Do Federation- school in Southeastern
Michigan.
Under the guidance of Master David D. Drysdale Sr. VII Dan and his wife Joan
VI Dan they maintain a highly disciplined and structured school. The Traditional
Art of General Choi Hung Hi – Father and Founder of Tae Kwon Do – with its
discipline and regimental training, is taught at Drysdale’s School Of Tae Kwon
Do. We instill Love for God, Country, Family, Friends, and Humanity into the
hearts and minds of our students. Honor, Integrity, and Courtesy are the
foundation of our students as they journey into the World of Tae Kwon Do.
Students will learn self-defense techniques, free sparring, jump kicking, take-
downs, lock up techniques, throwing techniques and much more during their Tae
Kwon Do Journey. They will enjoy working on coordination drills, balance drills,
ground fighting skills, stretching and strength training.
Our students’ confidence increases as their skills become more proficient.
They acquire an awareness of their surroundings and situations enabling them to
avoid or deal with physically and potential violent situations.
Tae Kwon Do is a “Way Of Life”. All of our students, young and old, are
required to maintain protocol and procedures at all times.
Our Instructors are well versed and qualified in handling all the needs of our
students. Young people who may have ADD or ADHD will find Tae Kwon Do as
an aid in helping them in their lives.



Master David Drysdale Sr.
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